A partnership between multi-platform video networks Techno Sat Comm and PING Network is to roll-out free high-speed Wi-Fi for Delhi Metro’s 2.75 million passengers.
This high-speed broadband service will be provided through a dedicated app across the National Capital Region (NCR) in the second half of this year. In addition to entertainment and city-based content, the app will display real-time locations, approach and destination stations of the train and help passengers navigate between different lines.
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Techno Sat Comm already runs India’s first Wi-Fi on-train service on the Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express. In order to deliver high-speed broadband internet experience, the company will use the T-Track 2.0 Wave 2 Solution, which is also used on superfast rail networks such as the Thalys, SNCF and NTV in Europe.
Techno Sat Comm managing director Nirav Dave said: "We have adapted the technology to India, keeping in mind adverse weather conditions including heat, dust, heavy rains, vibration of trains and large passenger loads.
"We look forward to deliver a great passenger Wi-Fi and multimedia experience to fulfil DMRC’s vision to enhance passenger experience and delight."
The Wi-Fi service will ensure a 50MBps minimum speed to passengers’ devices, while the maximum speed could potentially be 1.6GBps as per Wave 2 standards.
PING Network co-founder Prashanto Das said: "The target segment we will reach through this platform is core to almost all major brands. This venture further strengthens our position as a digital network creating and owning valuable communities online and creating valuable connections for both creators and brands."
